Cute Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my crochet bunny hat pattern with you! This adorable hat is designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, so everyone can join in the fun. With its cute bunny ears and cozy fit, it’s perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe.
Whether you’re making it for Easter, a costume, or just because, this pattern is easy to follow and super fun to create. Let’s hop to it and make some delightful bunny hats together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
This easy bunny hat pattern is perfect for all skill levels. It’s a great project for practicing your crochet skills.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
H-8 5 mm hook (face parts: toddler-adult sizes)
G-6 4 mm (face parts: baby size) - Yarn: worsted weight yarn in gray, pink, black, and white
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Tape measure: Use a measuring tape to find your head circumference.
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Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This free pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Finished Sizes
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Baby | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 6 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 7 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- hdc2tog = hdc 2 stitches together
- hdc3tog = hdc 3 stitches together
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Crochet Pattern Notes
- Join in the round with slip st to the first stitch made.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down.
- You can make your hat longer or shorter by making more or less rounds.
- The written pattern is in US terms.
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern Instructions
Use gray yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Baby Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Face Parts for the Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Cheeks Pattern
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the cheeks onto the bottom part of the hat. Make sure they are centered.
Eye Patches Pattern
Use white yarn.
Row 1: Ch 7, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (5 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Rows 3-5: repeat row 2
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog (3 stitches)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the eye patches onto the hat above the cheeks.
Eyes Pattern
Use black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (3 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (3 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc3tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle.
Sew the eyes onto the eye patches.
Nose Pattern
Use pink yarn.
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st* (6 stitches)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the nose onto the hat.
Bunny Ears Pattern
- Use gray yarn for the outer ear
- Use pink yarn for the inner ear
- Rows 1-6 are the same for both
Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, turn (6 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Outer ear:
Row 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, turn (10 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog (7 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (7 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 3 sts, hdc2tog, turn (5 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, turn (3 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc3tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Inner ear:
Row 7: Ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts,* turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 2, hdc2tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the inner and outer ears together. Sew the ears to each top side of the hat.
Smile & Whiskers Instructions
Use black yarn to sew whiskers and a smile onto the hat.
Finishing the Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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